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In this episode, I interviewed Summer Adamson, a children’s book author, influencer, and passionate advocate for children with Down Syndrome. Summer shared her deeply personal and inspiring journey of motherhood, particularly focusing on the surprise diagnosis of her third child, Jayne, with Down syndrome. We delved into the initial shock, the challenges, and the immense growth and joy Jayne brought to their family.
Summer opened up about the importance of celebrating each child’s unique milestones and the power of positive, person-first language. She provided invaluable advice on teaching children inclusivity and kindness, drawing from her own family’s experiences and the special bond between Jayne and her siblings. We also explored the profound impact of faith in their lives, highlighting Jayne’s deep connection with Jesus and how it has provided her with strength and courage.
Additionally, Summer introduced her upcoming children’s book, “A Little Extra Jayne,” inspired by her daughter. The book aims to help children find common ground with those who have Down syndrome, and establish more relationships and friendships.
This episode is a touching reminder of the power of love, acceptance, and the incredible lessons we learn from our children. I hope you find Summer’s insights as inspiring as I did!
For more on Summer and to preorder her book, visit @a_little_extra_jayne on Instagram or https://www.alittleextrajayne.com/
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In today’s episode, Neil and I reflect on the recent passing of my grandma and how I watched the end of her life unfold. We talk about letting God write in the hardest trials that shape our stories, and how trusting God as the author and finisher of our lives can bring peace and understanding, even when things don’t make sense. We dive into personal experiences of grief, loss, and growth, discussing the lessons we’ve learned from family tragedies and struggles in our marriage. We also share insights from Camille Johnson’s message about inviting Christ to be the author of our stories and Spencer W. Kimball’s powerful words on tragedy and free agency. This episode is all about learning to embrace the difficult moments, trusting that God is guiding us through them to help us become stronger, better, and more faithful.
"Tragedy or Destiny" by Spencer W. Kimball: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/teachings-spencer-w-kimball/chapter-2?lang=eng
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Ever wondered how to truly support your kids through their unique challenges? In this episode, we chat with Justin Reeves, a dedicated educator and school administrator who believes in celebrating every step of students' progress. Justin emphasizes the importance of recognizing all forms of achievement, from significant academic milestones to smaller personal victories, and how overcoming obstacles with a positive mindset can make a big difference.
Drawing from his own experiences and a powerful encounter with Aaron Ralston—who, after a life-threatening situation, chose to thank the boulder that trapped him—Justin shares valuable insights on staying optimistic. He reminds us of his favorite quote from the band 311: “Stay positive and love your life.” This conversation is a heartfelt reminder to appreciate each teen’s journey and encourage them to stay positive, no matter the challenges they face. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on supporting and celebrating the teens in your life!
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In this episode, I had the joy of sitting down with Taylor Cain Matz from the Christian band CAIN. Taylor shared the inspiration behind their new children’s book I’m So Blessed, and the powerful message it conveys: understanding our identity as children of God. We talked about how she imparts this belief to her own children and the profound impact it has on their lives. Taylor also shared how faith and music intertwine in her journey and offered practical advice on how to trust in God’s plan and find peace through daily spiritual practices. I hope you’ll find her insights as inspiring as I did! For more on Taylor and her band, visit CainTheBand.com and follow them on Instagram at @CainTheBand.
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The law of chastity can be seen as awkward, old fashioned and prude-ish. But for whatever reason, today it felt like the topic we were supposed to share. Neil and I share our thoughts, experiences and feelings about the law of chastity and why we believe it can be a gift and protection from God.
5 covenants that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints make https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/27-temple-ordinances-for-the-living?lang=eng
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have you ever felt like the answers you got from a doctor, or the ER, or any kind of medical experience, weren’t the right ones? Have you had to learn how to advocate for yourself when it comes to your health or the health of your loved ones? Or maybe you need help knowing HOW to do this. My dear friend Phil from @philsmypharmacist is talking all about this with me today, as he gets ready to launch his own brand new podcast that will shed light on this topic in so many nuanced ways, called Take Your Medicine. His podcast launches very soon so be sure to follow @philsmypharmacist on instagram or TikTok to be the first to know when it’s live!
Follow along with Phil on social media @philsmypharmacist
Phil's podcast "Take Your Medicine" launching on Spotify and Apple Podcast the week of Aug 12th of 24'
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Todays interview is with the co-founder of Contour Health, Melissa Musso, where we’re talking mostly about my experience with weight loss and GLP-1 medication, some of the shame and misconceptions and breakthroughs I personally had as I explored this as an option for my health. I decided to do this interview because honestly I get so many DMs about this that I knew it would be easier to tell the whole story, with Melissa, on a podcast where people could hear and really see how amazing she is! We tell the story of how Melissa helped me, even before I officially started going to her as my medical provider. If you listen to this and want to work with Melissa, you can go to contourhealthrx.com. She has assembled a team of like minded providers who are all providing the highest quality patient care. You can definitely book with Melissa but sometimes she’s booked out for weeks, so if you don’t want to wait, the other nurse practitioners in her company are excellent and will give you that same level of amazing care. And exclusively for mint arrow messages listeners, if you mention that you found contour health from mint arrow, you’ll get 10% off your first month. Again the website is contourhealthrx.com and now let’s get into the interview!
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Outrage content has kind of taken over the internet more and more in recent years. And I’d be willing to bet that a lot of times, you don’t even realized you’ve been baited by outrage content to have a reaction to what you’re viewing. Today we’re unpacking why it happens, what it all means, and some solutions to creating the change we want to see in the world.
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This week we go back in time and revisit Corrine’s experience going through a divorce in her early 20s. We talk about how her life intersected with Neil’s, what it was like for both of them during that time, and what helped Corrine survive. She shares tips on what her friends did to support her, some of the lessons she learned in retrospect, and what she would tell herself if she could give her younger self advice before going through all of this.
"Content With the Things Allotted Unto Us" Talk by Neal A. Maxwell https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/04/content-with-the-things-allotted-unto-us?lang=eng
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Today, we’re diving into the transformative power of fasting and tithing. Inspired by a heartfelt conversation with my friend Nicole, we’ll explore how these ancient biblical principles can strengthen your faith and deepen your connection with God. Whether you’re curious about the spiritual benefits of fasting or the blessings that come from faithful tithing, this episode is packed with insights and personal stories that highlight the profound impact of these practices.
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In today’s episode we’re diving deep into a theme that has defined 2024 for many of us: trusting in God. As we find ourselves in the midst of July, halfway through the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how faith has guided us through various challenges. Today, we’re discussing personal experiences and insights on how trust in God can be the bedrock of our lives, especially during tough times. We’re sharing stories about missed opportunities, unexpected trials, and the ultimate realization that God’s plan is often far better than our own. We also talk about how understanding God’s nature and embracing adversity can strengthen our faith. So, join us as we unpack these ideas and encourage you to find comfort and strength in trusting God’s timing and wisdom.
"Our Relationship with God" Talk by D. Todd Christofferson https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/41christofferson?lang=eng
"Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" Talk by D. Todd Christofferson
https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/d-todd-christofferson/give-us-this-day-our-daily-bread/
"Mere Christianity" book by C.S. Lewis
https://amzn.to/4cuylQT
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In today’s episode we dive into an inspiring conversation with Emily Ford, a successful entrepreneur and mentor. Emily shares her journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a faith-driven leader in the business world. We discuss the power of integrating faith into business, the importance of forgiveness, and how to develop an authentic personal brand. Emily’s story of resilience, faith, and dedication to helping others find their true purpose is both uplifting and motivating. Tune in for practical advice, heartfelt stories, and a fresh perspective on achieving success with intention and authenticity.
Follow along with Emily on Instagram In today’s episode we dive into an inspiring conversation with Emily Ford, a successful entrepreneur and mentor. Emily shares her journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a faith-driven leader in the business world. We discuss the power of integrating faith into business, the importance of forgiveness, and how to develop an authentic personal brand. Emily’s story of resilience, faith, and dedication to helping others find their true purpose is both uplifting and motivating. Tune in for practical advice, heartfelt stories, and a fresh perspective on achieving success with intention and authenticity.
Follow along with Emily on Instagram @itsemily https://www.instagram.com/itsemily/?hl=en
Emily's website meetemilyford.com
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In today’s episode, we’ll explore the profound differences between rescuing and empowering those we care about. Inspired by a recent Instagram reel on why it’s crucial not to rescue children from their problems, we’ll dive into the principles of becoming codependent. We’ll discuss the importance of allowing loved ones to face natural consequences, the role of self-esteem in recovery, and how these lessons apply to both parenting and personal growth. Join us as we share personal experiences, insights, and practical advice on fostering independence and resilience.
"Christ Like Parenting: Taking the Pain Out of Parenting" book by Glenn Latham https://amzn.to/4cdnYRm
"Parenting with Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility" Book by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
https://amzn.to/3XUbQR5
"How Al-Anon Works for Families and Friends of Alcoholics" By Al-Anon Family Groups
https://amzn.to/4cz64Ii
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Betsi Flint, a 6-time AVP Champion, played at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) for both indoor and beach volleyball. She is a 2-time AVCA All-American in beach and still holds indoor records in career aces and digs. In Betsi’s rookie AVP Season in 2015, she and Kelly Kolinske were the youngest team at the time to take home an AVP Championship. Betsi was voted the AVP Newcomer of the Year. Betsi also plays on the FIVB and has earned Gold in China and Silver Medals in Canada and Australia.Betsi’s favorite career memory was winning AVP Hermosa in 2018 with Emily Day; she grew up watching this event, and in her first time playing at AVP Hermosa, she won in front of her friends and family. Her most defining moment, however, was winning AVP Cincinnati in her first year out of college. It was then that she realized she could pursue becoming a professional beach volleyball player full-time. When Betsi isn’t playing volleyball, she is spending time with her husband Chase and their daughter Cora or meal prepping. One interesting fact about Betsi is that she was born and raised in a small town in South Dakota, where she fell in love with sports. She later moved to Phoenix, AZ, with her family.
Follow along with Betsi on Instagram @betsiflint
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Many people know that May is mental health awareness month, but did you know that June is men’s mental health awareness month? We felt like this was such an important topic that we dedicated an entire episode to the mental health of the men in our lives. We’re discussing statistics and studies along with suggestions of what’s helped Neil and how he’s incorporated mental health measures into his life.
Deseret News article on men's mental health
https://www.deseret.com/lifestyle/2024/06/05/mens-mental-health-awareness-month/#:~:text=June%20marks%20not%20only%20Pride,face%20and%20encouraging%20open%20conversations
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Dennis R Deaton is Co-founder of Quma Learning Systems and a nationally known leadership trainer, motivational speaker and award-winning author. His book, Ownership Spirit: The One Grand Key that Changes Everything Else, was the 2009 National Best Books Award Winner in the Business Motivational category.Brother Deaton has held numerous leadership positions in the Church including Bishop and Counselor in a Stake Presidency. He currently serves as patriarch in his stake and temple worker in the Gilbert Arizona temple.He has taught numerous Adult Education courses for the Church Education System, and was a regular speaker at BYU Campus Education Week for 22 years. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Utah, and his doctorate, Cum Laude, from Washington University in St. Louis.Dennis’ latest book, Looking Unto Christ in Every Thought: Defeating Fear, Doubt and Discouragement is his capstone work, and has already received widespread praise for its life-changing message on drawing on the power of Jesus Christ in our daily thoughts.
Dennis' https://lookinguntochrist.com/
Dennis' coaching and speaking info https://quma.net/index.html
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This episode came at such a divinely inspired time, two days after my second panic attack. And I couldn’t imagine anyone better to talk about it with than my friend Natty.
Natty is a highly-sought after speaker and coach. She has spoken on stages in over 38 different countries around the world and worked with over 200 different companies, CEOs and executive teams. For the last 4 years she has dedicated her time to educating high-achievers on the power of their emotions. That they do not need to be afraid of them, but they can understand them, control them, and use them to build true and lasting success.
Natty has 25 years of marketing and sales background. She’s studied human behavior for years — why people start, but don’t finish… what makes a high achieving person successful.
She’s built companies, worked with all kinds of professionals including athletes, business owners and influencers. With each person she has worked with she discovered the power of raising your EQ. Everything else raises with it — increased revenue, productivity, purpose, better relationships, more intention.
In short, a better life.
She has been married to her best friend for over 26 years and they have 4 kids ranging from 22 to 11. As a wife, mother, speaker, coach, entrepreneur and teacher she knows what it takes to balance life and business, with vision, purpose, identity and passion and it CAN be done. You really can have it all.
IG @natti.o.lewis https://www.instagram.com/natty.o.lewis/
Website https://ascendeq.com/
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We’re all about to head into summer and as I was thinking about what might help you the most, my mind went straight back to an experience I had with a mom in my community. She has 7 kids, and when I asked her how the heck she was keeping them all busy and entertained AND teaching them to work and be responsible (all her kids are hard workers!) she gave me the most amazing tip that I’m going to share with you.
PLUS I’m sharing the exact template she shared with me that I made my own, and you can make it your own too. Go to mintarrow.com/summerjobs and download it for your summer of kids learning to work and stay busy and thrive!
Also shout out to Cariloha who I mentioned at the beginning of this episode - you can go to Cariloha.com and use code mintarrow for 30% off anything — I highly recommend the resort line of sheets and mattresses!!
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Recently someone came to me in my DMs on instagram and asked, “what exactly is surrender?” And I thought to myself, “this is an easy one for me!” and then quickly the Spirit reminded me, “wait a minute, but you didn’t know this for a LONG TIME.” And I remembered how badly I struggled with my codependency before I learned how to surrender. So today we’re breaking down the very most basic parts of surrender and sharing some of the things we’ve gone through within just the past week and how surrender has played a huge part in surviving all of it.
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last week I spent several days in Utah and while I was there, watched as several people I love either received or were answers to other people’s prayers. In this episode, I’m sharing some of those tender mercy experiences, and an answer to prayer that involved me having a one-on-one conversation with an apostle of Jesus Christ.
Corrine's presentation at the Utah Coalition Against Pornography Conference
https://utahcoalition.org/2024-conference-livestream-room-1-tori-rousay-and-corrine-stokoe/?et_fb=1&PageSpeed=off
Elder Dale G. Renlund's presentation at the Utah Coalition Against Pornography Conference
https://www.deseret.com/faith/2024/05/04/how-to-overcome-pornography/
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